ELECTROLUX S26KA78 User Manual
S26KA78
User manual Refrigerator
Notice d'utilisation Réfrigérateur
Benutzerinformation Kühlschrank
Contents
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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Contents
Safety information 2
Children and vulnerable people safety
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General safety 3
Daily use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 4
Operation 5
Switching on 5
Switching off 5
Temperature regulation 5
First use 5
Cleaning the interior 5
Daily use 6
Movable shelves 6
Positioning the door shelves 6
Helpful hints and tips 6
Normal Operating Sounds 6
Hints for energy saving 7
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 7
Hints for refrigeration 7
Care and cleaning 7
Periodic cleaning 7
Defrosting of the refrigerator 8
Periods of non-operation 8
What to do if… 9
Replacing the lamp 10
Closing the door 10
Technical data 10
Installation 11
Positioning 11
Rear spacers 11
Levelling 12
Location 12
Door reversibility 12
Electrical connection 16
Environmental concerns 16
Subject to change without notice
Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using
the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the
appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that
everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety information
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing
children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a
spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before
you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
CAUTION!
Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household
as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap-
pliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage
to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
WARNING!
Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.
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1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the
appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of
electric shock or fire.
6.
You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover
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of interior lighting.
Safety information
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• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/
wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean
the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance
if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that
case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching
or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
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Connect to potable water supply only.
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Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If a water connection is foreseen
Operation
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the
appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol
Operation
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
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are recyclable.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside
the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set
to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall.
In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Daily use
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Daily use
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various
sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different
heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.
Helpful hints and tips
Normal Operating Sounds
• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing. This is correct.
• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear
a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.
• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous
physical phenomenon. This is correct.
• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the
temperature regulator. This is correct.
Care and cleaning
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing
frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
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Care and cleaning
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Care and cleaning
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Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.
Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the
special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
2. remove all food
3. defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories
4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
What to do if…
What to do if…
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not
in this manual.
There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy
The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.
The mains plug is not connected
The appliance has no power.
The lamp does not work.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates
continually.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
The product temperature is too
The room temperature is too
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
Water flows into the refrigerator.
Products prevent that water
Water flows on the
ground.
The appliance is not supported
properly
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
to the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The temperature is not set correctly.
frequently.
high.
high.
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
flows into the water collector.
The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.
Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on
the floor)
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Set a higher temperature.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
This is correct.
Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.
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Technical data
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The product temperature is too
Many products are stored at the
The temperature in the
refrigerator is too high.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
high.
same time.
There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.
Replacing the lamp
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the il-
lustration).
4. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp
of the same power (the maximum power
is shown on the lamp cover).
5. Install the lamp cover.
6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
7. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
8. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp
comes on.
Set a higher temperature.
Set a lower temperature.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Store less products at the same
time.
Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
Technical data
Dimension
Height 1250 mm
Width 550 mm
Depth 612 mm
The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.
Installation
Installation
WARNING!
Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
Climate class Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there are two spacers which must be fitted as shown
in the figure.
1. Fit the spacers into the holes. Make sure
that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown
in the picture.
2. Turn counter-clockwise the spacers
through 45° until they lock into place.
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45˚
A
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Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that it stands
level. This can be achieved by two adjustable feet
at the bottom in front (2). If necessary adjust the
feet by removing the spacer (1).
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet.To ensure best
performance, if the appliance is positioned below
an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance
between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the
appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured
by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the
cabinet. If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the
side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and the cabinet must
be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed.
WARNING!
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug
must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
15mm 100mm
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15mm
Door reversibility
To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person
that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.
To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps:
1. Remove the plug from the power socket.
2. Unscrew both screws on the rear side.
3. Push back the top and lift it.
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4. Unscrew both adjustable feet.
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5. Unscrew the screws of the door bottom
hinge. Remove the hinge. Put over the
pin in the direction of the arrow.
6. Unscrew and install the screw on the
opposite side.
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3
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7. Install the hinge on the opposite side.
8. Screw both adjustable feet.
9. Unscrew the screws of the door top
hinge.
10. Remove the hinge. Put over the pin in
the direction of the arrow. Install the
hinge on the opposite side.
11. Tighten the hinge.
12. Put the top in position.
13. Push front the top.
14. Screw both screws on the rear side.
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3
15.
Remove and install the handle
3)
on the
opposite side.
16. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for
at least four hours and then connect it
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to the power socket.
Do a final check to make sure that:
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• All screws are tightened.
• The door opens and closes correctly.
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to
the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural
fitting of the gasket.
In case you do not want to carry out the
above mentioned operations, contact the
nearest After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost.
3) If foreseen
Environmental concerns
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Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for
this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to
a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Environmental concerns
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
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